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Chesapeake Bay Bridge summary for Friday, July 24, 2026
Heavy afternoon travel caused severe eastbound congestion on July 24, peaking with a 9-mile backup stretching to Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole) and travel times reaching 29 minutes between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Earlier in the day, westbound traffic faced a 4-mile queue from Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road) around 1:00 PM. A disabled vehicle at Exit 38A briefly choked westbound travel down to a single lane at 7:38 PM, but all lanes cleared entirely by 8:47 PM.
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- 11:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
If you are traveling over the weekend, the recommended times to cross are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:32 PMAll clear
Traffic on and approaching the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups in either direction.
For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:32 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For weekend travel, the best times to cross are on Friday before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m., Saturday before 7:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m., and Sunday before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:37 PMAll clear
As of Friday, July 24th at 8:47 p.m., traffic on the Bay Bridge is completely clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Travel conditions are normal, though the westbound left lane is currently closed to discontinue two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:23 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24th at 8:30 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass), located 0.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. The left lane on the bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, while the two right lanes remain open. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:07 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24th at 8:17 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Two lanes are currently operating westbound. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays and has three lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:52 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently delayed, with backups starting at Shopping Center Road (1.8 miles from the bridge). Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. Current operations have three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:38 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing heavy delays beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street), 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge, due to a disabled vehicle closing the right lane. Westbound travel is currently restricted to one lane. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays, operating with three open lanes.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:22 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Friday, July 24 at 7:30 PM, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:47 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. As of Friday, July 24th at 6:57 p.m., three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24 at 6:42 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no delays. Three lanes are currently operating eastbound and two lanes are operating westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24 at 6:27 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 4.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive) with three lanes currently open. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays across two open lanes.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:03 PMTraffic advisory
Bay Bridge traffic is currently experiencing delays in both directions as of Friday, July 24 at 6:12 p.m.
Eastbound traffic is backed up 5.5 miles starting at Exit 27 (Route 2/Ritchie Highway) with three lanes open. Westbound traffic is delayed starting 0.6 miles from the bridge at Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass) with two lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:48 PMTraffic advisory
Bay Bridge traffic is currently experiencing delays in both directions. Eastbound traffic is backed up 7.5 miles starting at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Blvd). Westbound traffic is delayed 1.8 miles starting at Shopping Center Road. The bridge is currently running three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:33 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently impacting both directions on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 7.5 miles starting at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard), while westbound traffic is delayed starting 1.8 miles out at Shopping Center Road. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:18 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently impacting both eastbound and westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge as of Friday, July 24th at 5:27 p.m.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting 7.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 24 (Maryland 70 / Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 1.8 miles from the bridge at Shopping Center Road. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:03 PMTraffic advisory
Heavy traffic delays are impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge as of Friday, July 24th at 5:12 p.m. Eastbound traffic is experiencing backups starting 7.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 24 (Maryland 70 Rowe Boulevard), with three lanes currently open. Westbound traffic is backed up 1.8 miles starting at Shopping Center Road, with two lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:48 PMTraffic advisory
Heavy delays are currently affecting both directions of traffic on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 7.5-mile backup starting at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard) with three lanes open. Westbound traffic is backed up 1.8 miles starting at Shopping Center Road with two lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:33 PMTraffic advisory
Expect delays in both directions on the Bay Bridge as of Friday, July 24 at 4:42 p.m.
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 7.5-mile backup starting at exit 24 (Maryland 70 / Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is delayed by 1.5 miles starting at exit 38A (Duke Street). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:18 PMTraffic advisory
Expect delays in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with heavy backups traveling eastbound. Eastbound traffic is delayed for 7.5 miles starting at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38A (Duke Street). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24th at 4:12 p.m., the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays in both directions.
Eastbound traffic is backed up 9 miles starting at Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole). Westbound traffic is delayed 1.5 miles starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:48 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24th at 3:57 p.m., heavy traffic delays are impacting both directions on the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound drivers face a 9-mile backup starting at Exit 23 (MD 450 Parole), with three lanes currently open eastbound. Westbound traffic is delayed 1.8 miles starting at Shopping Center Road, with two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:33 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays in both directions. Eastbound delays begin 9 miles from the bridge at Exit 23 (Maryland 450 Parole). Westbound delays start 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38A (Duke Street). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24 at 3:27 PM, heavy traffic delays are impacting both directions on the Bay Bridge, with significant backups eastbound.
Eastbound traffic is backed up 7.5 miles starting at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is experiencing lighter delays extending 1.5 miles back to Exit 38A (Duke Street). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes running eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24 at 3:12 p.m., eastbound US 50 is experiencing heavy delays starting 7.5 miles back from the Bay Bridge at Exit 24 (MD 70 / Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. Two-way traffic operations are currently not in effect.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing heavy delays starting 7.5 miles from the Bay Bridge at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. Two-way traffic operations are currently not in effect.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting 7.5 miles from the Bay Bridge at Exit 24 (MD 70 / Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is flowing normally with no delays. Two-way traffic operations are currently not in effect.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24th at 2:20 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning 7.5 miles from the Bay Bridge at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic has no delays, and two-way traffic operations are currently not in effect.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24th at 2:12 p.m., there are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting six miles from the bridge at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up starting 1.8 miles from the bridge at Shopping Center Road. Two-way traffic operations are currently not in effect.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:48 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24 at 1:57 p.m., westbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), four miles from the Bay Bridge.
There are currently no delays traveling eastbound on the Bay Bridge, which is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. However, eastbound traffic traveling toward the Severn River Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 27, approximately half a mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:33 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), four miles from the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. However, eastbound drivers traveling toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27, approximately half a mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:18 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays stretching four miles, beginning at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road).
Two lanes are open westbound. Eastbound traffic across the Bay Bridge is currently clear with three lanes open. However, eastbound drivers traveling toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27, approximately half a mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:03 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), four miles from the Bay Bridge.
There are no delays on the Bay Bridge eastbound. However, eastbound drivers heading toward the Severn River Bridge face delays beginning at Exit 27, about a half-mile from the bridge.
The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:48 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic approaching the Bay Bridge is delayed starting at Exit 39 (Castle Marina Road), roughly 2.5 miles from the bridge.
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Further back, eastbound travelers heading toward the Severn River Bridge are experiencing delays starting at Exit 27, approximately half a mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24th at 12:42 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Two lanes are currently open westbound. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays and three lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 24 at 12:27 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge, with two lanes currently open. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays and three lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:02 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Friday, July 24 at 12:12 p.m., the bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:37 AMAll clear
As of Friday, July 24 at 11:47 a.m., Bay Bridge traffic is clear with no delays in either direction. Three lanes are currently open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:37 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear with no delays in either direction. As of Friday, July 24 at 10:47 a.m., normal travel conditions are present with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:40 AMAll clear
As of Friday, July 24th at 9:47 a.m., traffic is clear with no delays or backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly despite a left lane closure for two-way traffic preparation.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:38 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally.
For weekend travel, the best recommended times to cross are:
- Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:38 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times across the Bay Bridge remain at normal levels.
For optimal weekend travel, the recommended times to cross are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:38 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are at normal levels.
For the weekend, the best times to travel are:
- Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:37 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to cross are on Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., on Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and on Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:37 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. Best times for weekend travel are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:37 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain normal. The westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, with traffic temporarily operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:37 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. The westbound span is closed for road work, so traffic is currently reduced to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:37 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge.
The westbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in traffic operating in a single lane in both eastbound and westbound directions.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:37 AMAll clear
As of Friday, July 24 at 12:47 a.m., there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing normally. The westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, so operations are currently restricted to one lane westbound and one lane eastbound.
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